Battle Girl (Trainer class)

Battle Girl
バトルガール Battle Girl
VSBattle Girl BDSP.png
VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Other names
Introduced in Generation III
Appears in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver*
Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Gender Female only
Male Counterpart Black Belt
Notable members Shauna
Animated debut A Meditite Fight!
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I (Adventures)
Clash! Hareta vs. Koya (Diamond and Pearl Adventure!)

A Battle Girl (Japanese: バトルガール Battle Girl) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation III games. They are generally depicted as young girls or young women, dressed in midriff-baring crop tops and shorts, traditional Kung Fu uniforms in Black and White, or blue karate gis in X and Y, and striking a fighting pose.

Gyms and battle facilities aside, they use Fighting-type Pokémon exclusively. In the Battle Subway, they specialize in Fighting-, Fire-, and Steel-type Pokémon. In the Battle Maison, they specialize in Fighting-, Fire-, and Rock-type Pokémon.

The character Shauna from the episodes A Meditite Fight! and Just One of the Geysers is based on this class.

In general, their male counterparts appear to be Black Belts. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, a nearly identical sort of Trainer called Crush Girl (Japanese: かくとうむすめ Fighting Girl) appeared.

Computer technician Bebe uses the Battle Girl's sprite, which seems to have inspired her design in the TCG.

Gallery

Artwork

XY Battle Girl.png ORAS Battle Girl.png
Art from
X and Y
Art from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr RS Battle Girl.png Spr DP Battle Girl.png Spr BW Battle Girl.png Spr B2W2 Battle Girl.png VSBattle Girl.png VSBattle Girl ORAS.png VSBattle Girl BDSP.png
Sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Sprite from
Generation IV
Sprite from
Black and White
Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
VS portrait from
X and Y
VS portrait from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Battle Girl RSE OD.png Battle Girl IV OD.png Battle Girl OD.png Battle Girl XY OD.png XY Battle Girl Icon.png Battle Girl ORAS OD.png ORAS Battle Girl Icon.png Battle Girl BDSP OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV
Overworld sprite from
Generation V
Overworld model from
X and Y
Icon on the PSS from
X and Y
Overworld model from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Icon on the PSS from
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, and PGL
Overworld model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Trainer list

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire/Battle Girl

Pokémon Emerald


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation III/Battle Girl

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Battle Girl

Pokémon Platinum


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation IV/Battle Girl

Pokémon Black and White


See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Battle Girl

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2


See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Battle Girl

Pokémon X and Y


See more: List of Battle Maison Trainers/Battle Girl

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire


See more: List of Battle Maison Trainers/Battle Girl

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl/Battle Girl

In animation

Main article: Shauna (Hoenn)

Shauna, a minor recurring character training under Brawly of Dewford Gym, is based on Dewford Gym's Tessa from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. They both share the same Japanese name, シノブ Shinobu. Tessa's English name was changed to Jocelyn in Pokémon Emerald, but her Japanese name remained the same.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A Battle Girl in the Emerald arc of Pokémon Adventures

Emerald arc

In Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I, a Battle Girl named Cyndy (Yukari in the Chuang Yi translation) was seen battling Bug Catcher James in the Battle Dome. Though the outcome of that battle was unknown, Cyndy was known to have lost a match at some point, thus eliminating her from the tournament.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

A Battle Girl was amongst the people visiting the Safari Zone in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down.

Diamond & Pearl arc

A Battle Girl was one of the contestants who partook in the Super Contest in Perturbed by Pachirisu, where she was instructed by 2 wealthy individuals to sabotage Platinum's Dance Competition. Nevertheless, Platinum was able to win the Normal Rank Coolness Contest.

Platinum arc

In Deprogramming Porygon-Z, a Battle Girl was seen waiting in a line to challenge the Battle Castle. Another Battle Girl briefly appeared with her Meditite at the Battle Frontier in Perturbed by Pachirisu.

Pokémon

Makuhita
Cyndy's Makuhita

Makuhita is Cyndy's only known Pokémon. It was seen battling James's Weezing in the Battle Dome.

Makuhita's only known move is Arm Thrust.

Machop
Battle Girl's Machop

The Battle Girl chose Machop as her Pokémon in the Super Contest. It sabotaged Platinum's Prinplup during the Dance Competition.

None of Machop's moves are known.

Meditite
Battle Girl's Meditite

Meditite appeared with its Trainer, where they were training at the Battle Frontier.

None of Meditite's moves are known.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

A Battle Girl in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

A Battle Girl was Hareta's opponent during the Sinnoh Pokémon League Tournament. She ends up fighting well but in the end, Hareta managed to come out on top.

Pokémon

Kirlia
Battle Girl's Kirlia

Kirlia was the first revealed Pokémon the Battle Girl sent out. It managed to put Hareta's Misdreavus to sleep and somehow placed Hareta to sleep which made the audience laugh at him. The outcome of the battle was unknown as it was not shown whether or not Kirlia was able to knock out Misdreavus.

Kirlia's only known move is Hypnosis.

Heracross
Battle Girl's Heracross

Heracross was the second revealed Pokémon the Battle Girl sent out. It went up against Hareta's Luxio where after a long hard fought battle, it was beaten by Luxio's super-charged Thunder.

Heracross's only known move is Take Down.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 對戰少女 / 对战少女 Deuijin Siunéuih *
對戰女孩 Deuijin Néuihhàaih *
格鬥少女 Gaakdau Siunéuih *
Mandarin 對戰少女 / 对战少女 Duìzhàn Shàonǚ *
對戰女孩 Duìzhàn Nǚhái *
格鬥少女 Gédòu Shàonǚ *
戰鬥少女 Zhàndòu Shàonǚ *
France Flag.png French Combattante
Germany Flag.png German Kämpferin
Italy Flag.png Italian Combat Girl
South Korea Flag.png Korean 배틀걸 Battle Girl
Poland Flag.png Polish Waleczna Dziewczyna
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Lutadora
Spain Flag.png Spanish Luchadora
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Cô gái thiện chiến
Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon

Hoenn Ace Trainer*Aqua AdminSEASAqua LeaderSEASAroma LadyBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack Belt
Bug CatcherBug ManiacCamperChampionCollectorDragon TamerElite FourExpertFisherman
GentlemanGuitaristHex ManiacHikerInterviewers*KindlerLadyLassLeaderMagma AdminREOR
Magma LeaderREORNinja BoyOld CoupleParasol LadyPicnickerPoké Fan*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Breeder*
Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*PsychicRich BoyRuin ManiacSailorSchoolkid*Sis & Bro*Swimmer
Team Aqua GruntSEASTeam Magma GruntREORTeammates*TriathleteTuberTwinsWinstrateYoung CoupleYoungster
Ace DuoORASBrains & BrawnORASBackpackerORASDelinquentORASFairy Tale GirlORASFare PrinceORAS
Free DiverORASLeadersORASLorekeeperORASMysterious SistersORASProprietorORASRotation GirlORAS
Scuba DiverORASSecret Base ExpertORASSecret Base TrainerORASSootopolitanORASStreet ThugORAS
Battle Frontier only:E
Arena TycoonDome AceFactory HeadPalace MavenPike QueenPyramid KingSalon Maiden
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:ORAS
ArtistBattle ChatelaineButlerChefFurisode GirlGarçonGardenerMadameMaidMonsieurOwnerPreschooler
Punk GirlPunk GuyRising StarRoller SkaterSchoolboySchoolgirlScientistTouristVeteranWaitressWorker
Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP
Unova Ace TrainerArtistBackersBackpackerBakerBattle GirlBikerBlack BeltChampionClerk
CyclistDancerDepot AgentDoctorElite FourFishermanGAME FREAKGentlemanGym Leader*
HarlequinHikerHooligansHoopsterInfielderJanitorLadyLassLinebackerMaidMotorcyclistMusician
NurseNursery AideParasol LadyPilotPokéfanPKMN BreederPKMN RangerPokémon Trainer*Policeman
PreschoolerPsychicRich BoyRoughneckSchool KidScientistSmasherSocialiteStrikerSubway Boss
SwimmerTeam PlasmaTeam Plasma GruntThe RichesBWTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoungster
BeautyB2W2Boss TrainerB2W2GuitaristB2W2
Pokéstar Studios only:B2W2
A-list ActorActorActressBig StarCelebrityChic ActressChild StarComedian
Fine ActorMovie StarNew ActressStar ActorSuit ActorUnique StarVeteran Star
Pokémon World Tournament only:B2W2
Junior RepresentativeMaster RepresentativeSenior Representative
World ChampionWorld FinalistWorld Runner-up
Blueberry Academy only:SV
BB League ChampionBB League Elite FourBlueberry Academy Director
DirectorInstructorLeague ClubStudentTop Champion
Kalos Ace DuoAce TrainerArtistArtist FamilyBackpackerBattle GirlBeautyBlack BeltBrains & Brawn
ButlerChampionChefDriverElite FourFairy Tale GirlFishermanFurisode GirlGarçonGardener
Hex ManiacHikerHoneymoonersLassLeaderLumiose Gang MemberMysterious SistersOwner
Poké FanPoké Fan FamilyPokémon BreederPokémon ProfessorPokémon RangerPokémon Trainer
PreschoolerPsychicPunk CouplePunk GirlPunk GuyRangersRising StarRoller Skater
SchoolboySchoolgirlScientistSky TrainerSuccessorSuspicious ChildSuspicious Lady
Suspicious WomanSwimmerTeam FlareTeam Flare AdminTeam Flare BossTeam Flare Grunt
TouristTwinsVeteranWaitressWorkerYoungster
Battle Chateau ranks:
By male: BaronViscountEarlMarquisDukeGrand Duke
By female: BaronessViscountessCountessMarchionessDuchessGrand Duchess
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:
Battle ChatelaineLadyMadameMaidMonsieurRich Boy
Unused Trainer classes:
Ace SurferSwimmers


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